The College takes seriously the role of research in the liberal arts education of undergraduates.  Students regularly benefit from direct contact with our research faculty and are empowered and encouraged to conduct their own inquiries.  All undergraduates at the University are invited to participate in and present their research at the College’s 34th annual Undergraduate Research Conference on Friday, April 25, 2008. Projects showcasing undergraduate work in the Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities are welcome. The work may have been done in connection with a course or as independent or supervised study.

An important part of the application process is the research abstract. Each student or team must submit a single-spaced abstract of 150 to 200 words. The language used should be understood not only by someone knowledgeable in the field but also by a reasonably informed non-specialist. The abstract should address the problem or question under investigation, the methods used, and (anticipated or achieved) results and conclusions. The project mentor should review and approve this abstract before it is submitted. For team presentations, only one abstract is required, although each team member must complete the application form.

A faculty selection committee will determine the Conference schedule of presentations. Presentations at the Conference can be made by individuals or teams and are either by poster or by talk. Those students selected for talks should prepare a presentation no more than 8 to 10 minutes long.

Submission deadline for completed application and publication release:
 5:00 PM, Friday, February 1, 2008

Submission deadline for abstract:
5:00 PM, Monday, March 3, 2008

Final Abstract for Inquiry
If selected to participate in the Conference, you must email a final 150-200 word abstract to rose.olivito@nyu.edu by Monday, May 5, 2008.  This abstract must be sent as a Word document attachment.  It should describe the results of your research project in language that can be understood both by someone informed in your field and also by a reasonably informed non-specialist.  Explain what was investigated, the methods used, the results, and the conclusions.  For team presentations, only one abstract is required.

Click here to complete the Undergraduate Research Conference Application.

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